Introduction In the passage we studied the last time, the Lord quoted from Psalm 110 which foretold how he, the Lord Jesus, will sit enthroned at God's right hand side until his enemies are overthrown and made subject to him. And shortly after quoting from Psalm 110 the Lord spoke about the time when he … Continue reading Luke 22(01–65)
Tag: New Testament
Ephesians 01(15–23)
Introduction In the opening verses of Ephesians, Paul tells us about some of the great spiritual blessings which God has poured out upon us through Jesus Christ. God the Father is the source of all these blessings, because they all come from him; and Jesus Christ is the fountain through whom all these blessings flow. … Continue reading Ephesians 01(15–23)
Luke 19(11)–20(19)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 9 of chapter 18 to verse 10 of chapter 19 and it included the parable of the tax collector and Pharisee who went up to the temple to pray. And then, after that parable, we read that some people were bringing … Continue reading Luke 19(11)–20(19)
Luke 20(19)–21(38)
Introduction Last week's passage ended with the Lord's parable of the tenants. A landowner planted a vineyard and rented it out to tenant-farmers on the understanding that they would give him a share of the harvest as rent. At harvest time, he sent a servant to collect his share. But the tenant-farmers beat the servant … Continue reading Luke 20(19)–21(38)
Luke 02(21–38)
Introduction We've been working our way through the first two chapters of Luke's gospel and his account of the events surrounding the Saviour's birth. You might remember that Luke said in the opening verses of his gospel that he had carefully investigated the things which eye-witnesses have handed down to them about the Lord Jesus … Continue reading Luke 02(21–38)
Ephesians 01(11–14)
Introduction We began last week to study Paul's letter to the believers in Ephesus. According to Acts 19, Paul visited Ephesus on one of his missionary journeys and planted a church there. And now, he's writing to them. And he began his letter with praise, didn't he? He wrote: 'Praise be to the God and … Continue reading Ephesians 01(11–14)
Ephesians 01(01–10)
Introduction Last week we finished our studies in the books of 1 and 2 Kings, when we read about the exile of God's people to Babylon. And since we've spent a long time in the Old Testament, it's time now to return to the New Testament. And I've decided to begin a series of sermons … Continue reading Ephesians 01(01–10)
Luke 18(09)–19(10)
Introduction We're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking large chunks at a time. Last week we studied the whole of chapter 17 and the first eight verses of chapter 18. And that passage included the parable of the unworthy servant, the healing of ten lepers, some teaching about Christ's second coming, and … Continue reading Luke 18(09)–19(10)
Luke 17(01)–18(08)
Introduction Last week we spent our time on Luke 16 and the parables of the shrewd manager and the rich man and Lazarus. And both were about our duty to use what we have for the good of others and especially for the poor and needy. Just as the wise manager used his master's money … Continue reading Luke 17(01)–18(08)
Luke 16
Introduction We spent our time last week on Luke 15 and the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost younger son, and the lost elder son. There was a lot to get through, but remember: we're working our way through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking roughly a chapter at a … Continue reading Luke 16
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